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This past weekend Chris Paul held his annual Rising Stars National Camp at the Greensboro Sportsplex in Greensboro, NC. The camped featured approximately 250 players from all over the country; including some already being nationally ranked. Being in this atmosphere is like a little slice of heaven for any basketball junky. With so many players in one event, there’s a

It isn’t too often that RAM Prospects writes about middle school players (grades 6 through 8). The reason being is the players are still very young and haven’t yet developed a full understanding of the game. While there may be some players that show more promise than others, there’s still so much uncertainty when it comes to trying to

It wasn’t until approximately a year and a half ago that six foot ten inch, Kadin Shedrick made the decision to make the switch from baseball to basketball. While he’s still working out kinks and improving his all-around game, the Holly Springs High School (Holly Springs, NC) center is already making a name for himself, getting interests and offers from

When Big Shots are in town, it should come as no surprise that high-level basketball is soon to follow. They packed the J.D. Lewis Center with talented basketball players from throughout the HoopState. After initial skills training the players were let loose on one another where they competed head-to-head in 5-on-5 match-ups. There was such variety of talent – big

There is one constant in basketball that has remained true for ages and will continue to do so, “Guards come a dime a dozen!” The reason why this saying holds true is that it’s common to see smaller to average size players versus players considered “big men.” To stand out as a point guard, a player has to have more

All across the world, there are millions of kids who, since the day they picked up a basketball, have dreamt of nothing but being able to play on a high-major college team. Going to a big university, being well-known on campus, having access to top-notch training facilities, and playing on national television, is what it’s all about. To reach this pinnacle, you

From Patrick Dorsey’s career night to Vernon Carey Jr. affirming his dominance, day 3 at the John Wall Holiday Invitational was one to watch. Here’s the recap: Vernon Cary Jr. makes his presence known… When you first see University School’s (Florida) 2019 6’10 forward Vernon Cary Jr., it’s easy to assume that he’s a dominant force on the court. Now, that

With the tradition of the John Wall Holiday Invitation, it’s no surprise that all 4 days filled with fantastic basketball. Day 2 was no different as the gym was packed out, the crowd was loud, and the players were competitive. Here’s what stood out: Ian Dubose comes alive… There was literally no answer for Ravenscroft senior Ian Dubose as

In its 45th year, the John Wall Holiday Invitational once again set the Raleigh, NC area on fire with one of the hottest holiday tournaments in the country. Consisting of 15 boys teams and 12 girls teams, from different parts of the country, the competition was fierce, and the atmosphere was electric. The day was filled with highlights and electrifying

The state of North Carolina has been a hotbed for high school basketball talent for the past ten plus years. Sports enthusiast often mentions that the 2016 class is one of the top classes in the last decade. Not only has the state produced top notch high school ballers, but potential lottery picks in the 2017 NBA Draft. Not to exclude

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On this episode (Season 2; Episode 6) Ray & Ant talk about: - Playing without the ball (Mastering a skill that has nothing to do with scoring!) - Players "Big Timing" College Coaches - Spotlight Player: DJ Robertson Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theramreport/support

On this episode of The RAM Report, Ray & Ant talk about: - HISTORY of the game - AAU is about to be OVER... What you gonna do? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theramreport/support

On this episode, Ray and Ant talk about: - A question we got from a viewer (Thank you and keep'em coming) - How do you transition from JV to Varsity? - Summer League(s) - Spot Light Player of the Week Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theramreport/support